Singapore Med J 2001; 42(3):122-3.
Peripartal Cardiomyopathy: Problems in Diagnosis and Management
N Sivalingam, K Anwar, K Chandran
Correspondence: Dr N Sivalingam
ABSTRACT
Peripartal cardiomyopathy is a rare form of heart disease in pregnancy with an unpredictable outcome. We describe one patient who presented in a decompensated state who was successfully managed with medical antifailure treatment. The etiology, management and future obstetric outcome are discussed.
Keywords: peripartal cardiomyopathy, pregnancy
Singapore Med J 2001; 42(3):122-3.
